Our new presentation "Raising Children on a Godly Foundation" is ready for shipment. The DVD presents encouraging life stories on homeschooling children from a Christian worldview. Journey along with Christian parents who share their joys of homeschooling, as well as the challenges they have met and overcome with God's help. Whether you have a baby, a preschooler, or even a high schooler, this presentation will help your family to discover the blessings of a biblical home education, and includes information on tools and resources available to help you begin your own homeschooling journey today! DVD is approximately 30 minutes.

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This newsletter is provided by the original national outreach of Considering Homeschooling Ministry™, a non-profit organization assisting Christian parents with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children with information on homeschooling.

Thirty years ago, there were fewer than 20,000 students being home-schooled in the United States. The number is probably close to 2 million now. Some families choose home-schooling for religious reasons. Others think the mainstream educational system stifles the love of learning and believe home-schooling nurtures independent thought.

As homeschooling has become more common, admissions officers have become more homeschool-friendly. Ten years ago, these students were often viewed with skepticism. Admissions officers wondered if they were prepared for rigorous college-level studies. But studies have shown that these students perform as well as or better than institutionalschool graduates, and many colleges now welcome homeschooled students.

In A Class of Their OwnHomeschool co-op gets children (and moms) out of house to learn different subjects - and socialize

While homeschooled children spend a lot of time with only their families, many local homeschool families like Chenault's participate in educational co-ops that offer students classes that aren't effectively taught at home, like robotics or physical education. The co-ops like Master's Hand give students and parents a chance to socialize with their peers, and offers parents a much-needed outlet to discuss homeschool issues and ideas.

While students enjoy the classes and the chance to be with their peers, the co-op - which requires parental supervision - is also great for moms who homeschool.